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Meriden, CT vs Brevard, NC

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Highlights
- Brevard spends 47.6% less per student than Meriden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.5% lower in Brevard than in Meriden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brevard had 9.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Meriden
 Meriden, CTBrevard, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,133$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,091$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5344573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Over 11 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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Reviews for Brevard    8 Reviews

Pretty scenery...but very clickish. Out of towners are the only friendly people. Living in the county is absolutely horrible. Vandalism, poaching, trespassing are  More

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The reason I’m writing this review is because I was really surprised when I saw low scores on Brevard. We have had a place up in the mountains right outside of Brevard  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for three years. I love the beautiful mountains but it rains all the time. Fifty six inches a year, the second highest in America. Summers are the worst  More

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